Basic Supplies

1. Condition clay until soft and pliable. Roll out sheet of Red, Lime, and Emerald clays separately to about 1/8" thickness on plastic place mat. Press texture maker onto each clay sheet. Cut out 12 leaf shapes from Red clay for flower petals. Cut out six leaf shapes from Lime clay and nine leaf shapes from Emerald clay.

2. Place seven petals in circle, slightly touching each other on parchment-lined baking tray. Press other five petals to top and between first circle of petals. Press gently in center, making sure petals touch.

3. Place three Lime clay leaves beneath flower. Place Emerald leaves beneath flower. Set three Lime leaves and one Emerald leaf on tray separately from flower.

4. Roll small ball of Yellow clay; press and flatten on center of flower. Roll several tiny Yellow balls and press on flattened center. Use craft brush to apply Brilliant Gold powdered pigment over entire flower and leaves. Follow manufacturer's instructions to bake in oven at 275º for about five minutes. Do not over bake. Let cool before removing.